US7516865B1ExpiredUtility
Deodorized waste receptacle
Est. expiryNov 14, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Reginald Pierre
Y10S220/908B65F 7/00B65F 1/06B65F 1/1615
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PatentIndex Score
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Claims
Abstract
A waste receptacle for used diapers or other waste product that is equipped with an automatic deodorant dispensing system which only operates when a lid of the receptacle is in a downward or in a closed position.
Claims
exact text as granted — not AI-modified1. A waste receptacle equipped with an automatic deodorant dispensing system comprising:
a receptacle base for receiving waste material in a cavity;
a lid pivotably connected to a top portion of said receptacle base for hermetically sealing said cavity;
a deodorant dispensing system mounted to a bottom surface of said lid controlled by a tilt switch such that said deodorant dispensing system is operative only when said lid is in a down position; and
said deodorant dispensing system further comprising a microprocessor, a battery pack, a deodorant reservoir, a motorized pump, a nozzle, and a tilt switch.
2. The waste receptacle according to claim 1 , wherein said receptacle base and said lid are made of a metal.
3. The waste receptacle according to claim 1 , wherein said receptacle base and said lid are made of plastic.
4. The waste receptacle according to claim 1 , wherein said deodorant dispensing system is mounted to a bottom surface of the lid by an adhesive.
5. The waste receptacle according to claim 1 , wherein said deodorant dispensing system further comprising a deodorant reservoir capable of being refilled after repeated use of the dispensing system.
6. The waste receptacle according to claim 1 , wherein said deodorant dispensing system further includes a timer system such that a time interval between 1 minute and 100 minutes can be preset for spraying said deodorant.
7. The waste receptacle according to claim 1 , wherein said tilt switch in said deodorant dispensing system is a mercury switch.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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